Weather

The warnings will come into effect at 10pm on Friday night

Widespread fog warnings issued as temperatures plunge ahead of weekend

Plunging temperatures can have a destructive effect on car batteries

Irish drivers warned of hidden damage as temperatures plunge to -1

Met Éireann is forecasting a wet and windy start to Saturday, with widespread heavy rain

Ireland faces double battering as Storm Boelo to follow Storm Austen

Carlow Weatherman Alan O'Reilly has said the wind and rain expected on Saturday will be 'worse' than what Storm Austen will bring

Experts pinpoint 'worse' day as Storm Austen set to batter Ireland

Met Éireann have warned that the south of Ireland could experience the worst impacts

Ireland braces for impact of Storm Austen as warnings may be upgraded

Storm Austen will spread eastwards across Ireland, bringing the risk of localised flooding

Nationwide weather warning as Storm Austen set to batter Ireland

No weather warnings have been issued as of yet

Heavy rain on the way as experts say 'stay tuned' for storm updates

The venom of the false widow is more potent than that of native spiders

Irish households warned over venomous spider as temperatures plunge

Frost is possible in places, while patches of mist and fog are also expected to develop

Freezing temps on the way before potential stormy October turnaround

More than 300,000 public sector workers are expected to take part in the 24-hour strike

Disruption expected as weather warnings issued amid nationwide strikes

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo

Double disruption as weather warnings issued ahead of strike

Donegal, Galway, Sligo, Mayo and Leitrim have been issued the warnings

'Heavy rain' on the way as five counties hit with weather warnings

Some parts of Ireland will hit 20 degrees on Monday

Autumn chill set to return after 'crazy' October warmth

There is a risk of coastal flooding today, especially near the South coast of the country

Experts warn of flood risk as weather warnings in place

Very strong and gusty southeasterly winds are expected

Heavy rain on the way as five counties hit with weather warnings

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Months-long hosepipe ban lifted early in Laois
A hosepipe ban has been in effect in Laois since July
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Changeable conditions are expected for the week ahead

Temperatures to hit 24 degrees in some parts of Ireland today

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Potential impacts include localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and outdoor events impacted

Weather warnings issued as rain set to batter parts of Ireland

Heavy showers are on the way for the weekend

Rain could 'cause issues' for Irish Open as washout weekend on the way

The latest list features 21 names

From Austen to Wende: The 21 storm names that could impact Ireland

Get the raincoats! Thunderstorms on the way for Electric Picnic

Weather uncertain for Electric Picnic but ‘plenty of rain’ assured

Hosepipe ban extended in Laois for another month

File photo from a previous fish kill at the same river in 2019, Picture: Leinster Express

Inland Fisheries investigated Laois fish kill at the weekend

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Back to school reductions on coats at Mountain Warehouse (aff)

Ireland can expect some much needed rain over the coming days

Rain and thunderstorms expected as verdict given on Electric Picnic
Temperatures are expected to cool down over the coming days
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Met Eireann's weather forecast is in

Met Eireann weather forecast is in and pinpoints heavy showers

Weather warnings are now in place

Ireland to sizzle in 31 degree heat as weather warnings in place

Potential impacts include heat stress and animal welfare issues

Weather warning for 13 counties as 'blast' of hot weather on the way

Met Eireann issues yellow warning for several counties including Laois

Weekend weather forecast a mix of warmth, wet, and wind

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Six counties have been hit with weather warnings

Heavy downpours on the way as six counties hit with weather warnings

Rain has been forecast for Sunday and Monday

Bank Holiday weekend washout as experts pinpoint return of rain

Rain and wind forecasted for the next week

Switch up in the weather as rain, wind and clouds forecasted

Firefighters in Laois have battled gorse, scrub, bog and hay fires

Laois fire crews battled over 20 fires as warnings remain in place

The ban comes after one of Ireland’s largest hot spells in recent years which has put drinking water supplies under pressure

Breaking Hosepipe ban extended for entire country from Friday

High-temperature warning for Ireland with 29 degree heat expected

High-temperature warning for Ireland with 29 degree heat expected

Met Éireann extends weather warning for Laois

Under the restrictions, the use of hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens, washing private vehicles and filling paddling pools is prohibited

Hosepipe ban hotline sparks debate on Claire Byrne show

Signs of heat stroke include heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, confusion, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness or seizures.

Farmers and pet owners urged to 'protect' animals as temperatures soar

High temperatures are expected to last into late next week

Warnings in place as experts pinpoint when temperatures will ease

Heatwave weather map for Ireland

Yellow weather warning for Laois amid scorching high temperatures

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Laois SPCA getting 'large number' of calls about access to water

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Daytime temperatures will widely exceed 25 degrees with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday.

Met Éireann issues advisory for 'prolonged' heatwave amid rising temps

Temperatures could reach 30 degrees this week

Record-breaking heatwave to return as temps could reach 30 degrees

The heatwave in late June resulted in a remarkable number of records being broken nationwide

Unusual 'tropical nights' recorded as June heatwave shatters records

Highs of 26 degrees are expected in some parts of the country this week

Ireland could be set for another heat wave as temperatures to climb

File photo: Torrential rain shower hits Portlaoise

Laois County Council warns of possible flash floods

Laois has been put on thunderstorm alert

Met Éireann is warning of possible hail and flash flooding in Laois

Public safety message issued in Laois due to ‘severe weather’

Temperature warning extended in Laois as county bakes in 30 degrees

Carlow Weatherman Alan O'Reilly has warned we could see 'damaging' 5cm hailstorms on Thursday

Ireland braces for hottest day of the year as warnings extended